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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.57, 9,277.50 and 4,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.57, 9,277.50 and 4,036.10 is: 5,567.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.57 : 9,277.50 = 4,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.57/9,277.50 = 4,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.57x = 9,277.50 × 4,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.57x = 37,444,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,871.36/6,725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.54

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